Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Released: 10/30/2025
Score Breakdown
84.7
Critic Average
17 reviews
85
Steam User Score
1,660 reviews
N/A
Metacritic User Score
Disparity Breakdown
85 vs 85
Average of both sources
Review Disparities
Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.
11/4/2025
Launch Window“The new story additions enrich its mythology and characters, while the gameplay novelties will please turn-based RPG fans. There's some unevenness here and there in both games, but nothing that detracts from the heartwarming, majestic experience of cherishing one of the most influential RPGs ever made in Japan.”
90
90/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is a loving tribute to two RPG classics, but its old-school design means it will appeal more to fans than newcomers.”
70
70/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift.”
90
90/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Overall, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is arguably as good as the remake of the third Dragon Quest game, if not better. The stories of both games have also been fleshed out and tied together more coherently than ever before. While the third game in the Erdrick Trilogy defined modern role-playing games, it’s wonderful that the other two parts to this story have finally been given such genuinely excellent remakes.”
100
100/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Two iconic games make their triumphant return in a stunning HD remake.”
100
100/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a deeply satisfying follow-up to last year's remake project, closing out the Erdrick trilogy on a fittingly high note. A gorgeous art style, tons of new content and quality-of-life updates, and a wonderful soundtrack all combine to make this one an easy recommendation for any retro JRPG fans.If you're interested in RPGs, I'd suggest you pick this up at your earliest opportunity. These games stand as excellent reminders of why Dragon Quest is so highly respected today.”
90
90/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“The restoration work on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake stands as one of the finest seen in recent years. It serves as a homage to the original games and an enhancement and expansion of their worlds. These classics are deeply nostalgic, very much products of their time, with all the charm—and limitations—that entails.”
85
85/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“The end result of this package is strangely funny; two sides of a coin I never would have expected. It’s the worst time I’ve ever had with Dragon Quest 1, and the best time I’ve ever had with Dragon Quest 2.”
80
80/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“It works better as an exercise in nostalgia and preservation than as a novelty in itself, but there's no doubt these games offer dozens of hours of entertainment in a luxurious package. They may not be the best Dragon Quest games, but they were the first and are well worth revisiting in this way.”
79
79/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake elevates some of the most iconic and inspiring games in JRPG history into modern unforgettable adventures that are just as rich and rewarding as any other entry in the long-running Dragon Quest franchise.”
90
90/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“If you’re sick of merely hearing about how great and influential this JRPG trilogy is and want to find out for yourself, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is the perfect way to do so.”
80
80/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake proves to be a solid restoration, balanced between fidelity to the past and a desire for renewal.”
80
80/100
80
80/100
86
86/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“It's another swing and a hit for Square Enix. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake upgrades the first two games in the legendary franchise with improved combat, refined writing, and a much-improved story across both games. Meanwhile, the incredible visuals and a fantastic soundtrack round out a package that should make any JRPG fan giddy with excitement.”
90
90/100
70
70/100
10/29/2025
Early Review“Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is another slam dunk for the HD-2D genre of RPGs. It brings two classics to life in a whole new way, and it opens the door to new players to experience these games--even if that door opens a little too far at times.”
80
80/100
